Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Game Engineering

Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Game Engineering
The Division of Games at the University of Utah invites applications for a non‑tenure‑track career‑line Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Games to begin Fall 2026. Applicants should have expertise in at least one area of game‑engineering, such as gameplay programming, engine architecture, real‑time rendering, or artificial intelligence.

Successful candidates will share our vision of the power that games hold to transform players, groups, and society. Hires are part of the PRESS PLAY Initiative, a significant multi‑year commitment for faculty growth in the Division of Games.

Necessary Qualifications

Hold a terminal degree in a games‑related field (e.g., Ph.D. in Computer Science or Informatics, MEAE engineering track).

Be prepared to teach in‑person courses across the B.S. in Games and the Master of Entertainment Arts & Engineering (MEAE) curriculum to students on the Salt Lake City campus.

Have broad knowledge of the practical aspects of game development.

Be expected to contribute to university and professional service, including collaborative curriculum development, outreach to local industry and government partners, or recruitment efforts.

Demonstrate the ability to identify expertise in at least one area of Game Engineering, provide evidence of contributions to creative works in interdisciplinary teams, and demonstrate commitment to teaching and/or mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in lectures, seminars, and studio simulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Recent industry experience in the games industry or related fields.

Office and Department
Department: 01508 – Games
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Non‑Tenure‑Track
Requisition Number: PRN01439CF

Equal Opportunity
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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